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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 502.72 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 502.72 and 233.32 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 502.72 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/502.72 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 502.72 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 117,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.63/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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